Anshu's Food Odyssey

Everyone is getting health conscious these days with most of the people trying to get away from the deep fried stuff; I guess that is the reason air fryer recipes are flooding the internet and are getting immensely popular among the foodies. Frankly speaking, initially I was little skeptical about the taste of air fried snacks so, was in a dilemma whether to purchase an air fryer or not. After thinking a lot, eventually I ordered one and these " potato corn balls " are the first thing that I made using the same. To my surprise, it exceeded my expectations with a perfect crisp texture from outside and a soft, melt-in-mouth texture on the inside. Moreover, a total guilt-free appetizer, me and my family fully enjoyed it to our heart's content. For me, this gadget turned out to be one of the best buys till date and I am surely gonna try it for making other guilt free recipes too like fritters, cutlets, samosas and kachoris; stay tuned and until then enjoy these healthy

Petha !! well I know most of the people hate eating petha or kaddu. Especially if I talk about children, they always shy off such healthy green vegetables. In my case too as a kid, I never liked it much until my Mum came up with this finger-licking version of the same that simply tasted divine with a perfect balance of sweetness, sourness and spiciness. Since then, one of my absolute favorites, I often make it now for lunch during the weekends and enjoy it with crisp pooris or even plain parantha and some boondi raita on the side. This is also one of the most demanded delicacies at my home during the Navratri fasts. Sans of garlic, onion and some of the whole spices, it still tastes delectable and makes for a real treat paired with kuttu ke atte ki pooris and plain yogurt. I will be sharing both fasting and non-fasting versions; do try and you certainly won't be disappointed.      Khatte Meethe Pethey ki Sabzi Ingredients White pumpkin (petha/sitaphal,) - 500 g

A perfect teatime treat, " Chocolate Marble Cake " has been one of my ultimate favorites since the childhood days. The beautiful marbled swirls that appear on cutting a slice of this cake are simply magical and have always fascinated me with their random artistic designs. I tell you, this classic beauty is worth a try at home and the eggfree version of the same absolutely makes it perfect for all the vegetarians out there !! For the detailed recipe and technique to make swirls, please scroll down below. Chocolate Marble Cake [Eggless] Ingredients Unsalted butter (softened, at room temperature) - 1/2 cup Whisked curd/yogurt (at room temperature) - 1 cup Milk (lukewarm) - 1/2 cup Granulated sugar - 1 cup + 1 tbsp All purpose flour - 1 + 1/2 cups Cocoa powder - 2 tbsp Baking powder - 2 tsp Salt - 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract - 1 tsp Chocolate Marble Cake [Eggless] Method 1. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt; keep aside. 2. Next, whis

...writing this post after a long hiatus; the last couple of weeks went quite hectic for us as we shifted our base from Singapore back to India. In between, also spent few days soaking our souls in the breathtaking scenery of New Zealand....and as we moved to India, experienced a complete weather shift from extreme cold to extreme hot. In this hot weather, all we could think of is just constantly keeping ourselves hydrated with some chilled summer drinks, fresh fruit juices and mocktails all day long. This "watermelon cucumber and mint cooler" simply worked as a magic potion leaving us completely re-energized and refreshed. A very simple and easy drink to make though, I still thought of sharing my recipe with you all. If you like the recipe, do try it out and don't forget to share your feedback and comments for the same. Watermelon Cucumber Mint Cooler Ingredients (yields 1 to 2 glasses) Watermelon (pitted and cut into cubes) - 2 cups Cucumber (peeled a

One of the most popular dishes from Northern India , Palak Paneer counts no less than an exotic curry, truly making for a healthy yet delicious accompaniment to any Indian style flat bread like Naan, Parantha or even plain rice. Every household follows its own recipe to make this delectable curry, the one I am going to share today is a pure homestyle one with no addition of cream or cashew paste (although you are free to add the same to make it more creamier and richer). One thing more, I like to have my spinach sauce a bit tangy, so, I have used a good amount of tomatoes for its tempering. For those who like the gravy plain and simple, can just reduce the quantity of tomatoes to half. Now moving on to the ingredients and recipe.....    Palak Paneer | Cottage Cheese in Spiced Spinach Sauce Ingredients Washed and roughly chopped spinach - 6 cups Paneer cubes (preferably homemade) - 1 cup Garlic cloves (chopped) - 4 to 5 Ginger (chopped) - 1/2 inch Onions (finely

I cannot imagine my tea or coffee without biscuits or cookies. And that is the reason, I am on a baking spree, trying out some new flavors to hog on after a gap of every 10 to 15 days. To add on, the aroma of fresh baked biscuits, straight out of the oven is nothing short of a celestial bliss, leaving me completely refreshed and invigorated. Here is a list of few cookies that I tried out during last couple of months:   Nutella and Almond Biscotti ,   Crispy Nutella & Chocolate Chip Cookies  and  Part Whole Wheat Thumbprint Cookies with Chocolate Filling [Eggfree Recipe] . This time I thought of baking some authentic Indian style biscuits, so here I am with these delicious and aromatically alluring  Bakery Style Eggless Sweet & Salted Cumin Biscuits . Recipe is quite simple with a only a few basic ingredients needed. Do try !! Bakery Style Eggless Sweet & Salted Cumin Biscuits | Jeera Biscuits INGREDIENTS Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup (100 grams) Maida (pla

With Holi just knocking at the door, I am sure many of you must have already got busy with its preparations - from making mithais and snacks to buying colors and pichkaris. Well, I am also all geared up to soak my heart and soul in the unlimited fun and excitement of this colorful festival. The first thing I have begun with is making this homemade Thandai Masala Powder . Fresh, fragrant and loaded with the goodness of dry nuts and spices, this masala is a quintessential part of my Holi celebrations every year and needless to say, I make it in big batches to use even later, during the scorching hot days of summers. Traditionally, making Thandai is a long and tedious process, however, this masala powder can be made in a jiffy and really comes handy when you are craving for a refreshing drink to satiate your thirst instantly; simply mix two tablespoons of this powder along with some sugar to a glass of chilled milk and your yummylicious drink is ready in just no time. Want to know t